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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

T55 AELMOT history

T55 AEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,691 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 AEL was last recorded at 89,691 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,673 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,691 miles
  • 2025 – 82,374 miles
  • 2024 – 74,747 miles
  • 2023 – 67,971 miles
  • 2022 – 58,962 miles
  • 2021 – 54,763 miles
  • 2020 – 53,470 miles
  • 2019 – 51,474 miles
  • 2017 – 50,208 miles
  • 2016 – 48,629 miles
  • 2015 – 46,747 miles
  • 2014 – 42,668 miles
  • 2013 – 39,889 miles
  • 2012 – 35,693 miles
  • 2011 – 30,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,691 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,691 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,691 miles
    Test number
    691175739334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,673 miles (+7,299)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    912489077742
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,374 miles (+7,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    290837653146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,747 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    887793795836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,971 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    379699936263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,962 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    906618398471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,763 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    585511562646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,470 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    741903841140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail53,467 miles (+1,993)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    651141424738
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,474 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    377899729258
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail51,474 miles (+1,266)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    170428824602
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass50,208 miles (+1,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    915618289050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass48,629 miles (+1,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    210292037152
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,747 miles (+4,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    148313777652
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,668 miles (+2,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,668 miles
    Test number
    307236654419
    • NoteAdvise cracking on tyre sidewalls

  16. Pass39,889 miles (+4,196)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,889 miles
    Test number
    195083143231
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass35,693 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    428713342248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    339784001201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 AEL

Does T55 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 AEL is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 AEL?
The MOT on T55 AEL is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 AEL done?
T55 AEL was recorded at 89,691 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has T55 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 AEL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 AEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T55 AEL find?
T55 AEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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